Move Over Norma Rae
9/4/2026 • Evan Henerson
Despite challenges, labor struggle narratives break through.
9/18/2026 • Evan Henerson
Alums reflect on valuable lessons from the popular, long-running WGAW program.
Insights From Inside the Wolf Universe
8/24/2026 • Evan Henerson
Showrunners from five Dick Wolf-set series give their perspectives at WGFestival 2026.
This Writer Has Some Notes
8/4/2026 • Evan Henerson
From Transparent to The Boroughs writer-musician Yona Speidel plays on.
A Look Inside Three Writers’ Rooms
7/28/2026 • Evan Henerson
Showrunners from three series share experiences, tips during the Writers Guild Foundation’s 2026 festival.
John Whittington identifies early signs indicating you may need to exercise caution.
Tips and takeaways from the Showrunner Training Program Virtual Crash Course.
6/10/2022
Switching from Drama to Comedy Rooms
If you’re a drama writer who’s made the switch to a comedy room, Nastaran Dibai has tips for a smooth transition.
4/15/2022
Duly Noted
Paul Redford has advice for the writer asked to give notes on a script.
What Alien Movies Tell Us About Ourselves
7/17/2026 • Evan Henerson
The writers of the iconic sci-fi films Independence Day, Arrival, Men in Black, and more explain why alien stories have endured throughout cinematic history.
What is the Future of Political Storytelling?
7/2/2026 • Lisa Rosen
Timed with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, several Guild writers who have worked on political series and films discuss the challenges and strategies of writing about an American ideal right now, as well as in less-charged times.
TV writer and Co-EP Bill Wolkoff reviews some of the considerations.
(More) Advice From Behind the Mic
6/9/2026 • Robert Fulton
On 3rd & Fairfax, WGAW screenwriters discussed notes, pitching, writing for actors, and building on momentum.
Denise Moss outlines how to get the most out of general meetings—career-starter or not.
2/18/2022
It Takes Two
Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett know a thing or two—or more—about navigating writing partnerships.
1/21/2022
What’s My Job as a Staff Writer?
Jordana Arkin reframes the question and offers up some do’s and don’ts.
1/7/2022
Perfecting the Pitch
Billy Ray offers these 11 tips to pitch your script.
Advice From Behind the Mic
2/6/2026 • Evan Henerson
During their visits to 3rd & Fairfax, WGAW showrunners shared their wisdom on everything from climbing the career ladder to how to handle being rewritten.
Showrunner Gary Jacobs recalls a lesson learned from a botched opportunity.
When Writers Talk, Members Listen
1/16/2026 • Louise Farr
Amid a profusion of screenwriting podcasts, which ones did writer hosts name as their favorites?
Aaron Wiener shares his tips for approaching people you don’t know at WGAW events.
7/16/2021
Asking for Direction
Nicole Riegel shares her thoughts on finding the right director for a greenlit project, looking at both sides of the relationship.
7/6/2021
Pitch It or Ditch It?
Screenwriter captains identify warning signs that an OWA may be a dead end.
7/6/2021
How to Prep for an OWA
Tripper Clancy shares the crucial steps you should take before pitching for an OWA.
6/18/2021
Writing Samples: Feature, Pilot, Spec?
Anne Kenney speaks to the importance of using original works as writing samples, no matter the type.
Oh What Fun This Writer Is Having
12/19/2025 • Evan Henerson
From corporate attorney to screenwriter of the new holiday film Oh. What. Fun. Chandler Baker enjoys the ride.
The 2025 WGAW Craft Conference: Practical, Personal, Spiritual
12/2/2025 • Lisa Rosen
Gathering at the Preserve LA celebrates the craft of screenwriting, offers opportunities to learn from great writers, and fosters camaraderie.
Death by Lightning Probes the Heart of a President and Mind of an Assassin
11/25/2025 • Evan Henerson
Writer and creator Mike Makowsky revisits a forgotten chapter of history and learns a lesson for today’s politics.
Showrunner Katie O’Brien advises writers on how to get through industry contraction.
6/4/2021
Cultivating Opportunity
Wendy Calhoun describes how to nurture and grow your network so it continues to bear fruit.
5/21/2021
Getting What You Want
The Goldbergs’ Peter Dirksen outlines what writers can do to create a strong working relationship with their agent.
Oscar nominee and former TV staffer Virgil Williams has advice for TV writers who want to cross over.
3/26/2021
Your Second Act
Showrunner Oliver Goldstick encourages TV writers to focus on three things when looking for work after their first staffing job.
Screenwriter Coffee Talk Helps Writers Build Bonds
11/7/2025 • Evan Henerson
From how to prepare for OWAs to dealing with free work, screenwriters offer peer advice over pastries.
Write for Fright
10/31/2025 • Jack Giroux
M3GAN, Alien: Earth, and Hannibal writers discuss their techniques for creating fear on the page.
Leaving Us Breathless
10/24/2025 • Julie Prendiville Roux
Nouvelle Vague, the centerpiece of the 2025 American French Film Festival, celebrates French New Wave.
Moving Up From the Mid-Level
10/21/2025 • Evan Henerson
Mapping your way out of the mire, breaking up with your rep, and other takeaways from the Guild’s new Mid-Level Training Program.
3/12/2021
The Youth Movement
Linda Mathious answers a member’s question about writing in a different genre.
7/31/2020
One Step Forward…
Jeff Stockwell explains what’s wrong with one-step deals and suggests what writers can do about them.
7/10/2020
True Talk
Y. Shireen Razack on talking in the writers’ room.
6/26/2020
To Staff or Not to Staff
WGAW member Terri Kopp on staffing first vs. selling first.
Are two heads better than one? Josh Campbell and Matt Stuecken explain what makes their partnership work.
Using Art to Write
10/10/2025 • Lisa Rosen
WGAW members draw on drawing—and collaging, doodling, photography and dancing—to enliven their work.
Career Questions? Screenwriters Answer the Call to Help
9/30/2025 • Evan Henerson
New program Ask a Screenwriter lets Guild members tap into a huge roster of writers with experience.
Robert Eisele Embraces His Senior Moment
9/26/2025 • Evan Henerson
Film written by Paul Selvin Award honoree tells an unlikely underdog tale.
6/12/2020
Stay In Your Lane
TV writer Eric Tuchman (The Handmaid’s Tale, Stitchers) answers a question about whether new writers should stick to one genre when sending out material.
Javier Grillo-Marxuach shares his angst and his checklist.
Feature writer Daniel Kunka sees them as essential calling cards for writers.
Showrunner Aaron Ginsburg encourages boldness and generosity.
Keys to Pitching Success – Part II
7/22/2025 • Louise Farr
Committee of Women Writers panelists offers tips that demystify the pitching process from writers whose pitches have sold.
Staff Writer Boot Camp Gets First-Timers Ready for the Trenches
7/17/2025 • Evan Henerson
Co-Founders Glen Mazzara and Kyle Harimoto preview valuable tips of the trade in store for the 10th annual edition.
If a door opens, walk through it, says Sal Calleros.
Ask a Mentor
How Do You Go About Getting the Rights to IP? Aren’t All the Good Stories Taken?
6/13/2025
Jody Lambert recommends bravery and patience.
Direct Deposit of Residuals is Here
5/6/2025 • Evan Henerson
WGAW writers embrace the hassle-free benefits.
Deli Boys Writers Bond Over Backgrounds
4/8/2025 • Louise Farr
The Onyx series’ multi-cultural writers’ room brings South Asian characters to the fore.
From Prison to Writer to Mentor
3/28/2025 • Lisa Rosen
After eight years in prison, Sammy Horowitz found a partner and a path to Hollywood success. Now they’re teaching incarcerated men to do the same.
Guild Launches TV Leadership Training Program
2/14/2025 • Evan Henerson
WGAW members applaud opportunity to gain insight on room management.
The Year Hollywood Rewrote the Witch
12/20/2024 • Evan Henerson
New witch-centered stories investigate elements of empowerment.
Nobody Hates Pitching Tips
12/3/2024 • Evan Henerson
Everybody Still Hates Chris’s Sanjay Shah shares his go-tos.
Found in Translation
11/15/2024 • Louise Farr
Writers look for nuance in multilingual writing.
Resurrection Scribes
11/5/2024 • Dylan Callaghan
Screenwriting team Alfred Gough and Miles Millar discuss their journey from Wednesday to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Wolfe vs Creative Limitations
10/8/2024 • Evan Henerson
Lopez vs Lopez showrunner Debby Wolfe champions Latine representation.
It Starts With Them
10/4/2024 • Lisa Rosen
WGAW members discuss how they worked to portray domestic violence without stereotyping or sensationalism.
Matthew Miller helps navigate an uncomfortable situation.
On-Set Best Practices
8/27/2024 • Evan Henerson
Production 101 panelists offer useful advice for TV writers.
What’s in Your Packet?
7/23/2024 • Evan Henerson
Late-night comedy writers offer tips to getting the job.
Keys to Pitching Success
7/16/2024 • Lisa Rosen
Tips and takeaways from Pitches That Sold—and Made It To Air from the writers of Hacks, The Cleaning Lady, and Joy Ride.
Ariel Karlin is Moving on Up
6/28/2024 • Louise Farr
The Hacks writer talks about rising from assistant to executive story editor.
A Dream of a Dream Come True
6/11/2024 • Evan Henerson
Emily Yoshida and Maegan Houang reflect on wrapping up Shōgun’s first season.
On the Road with Ezra
5/17/2024 • Evan Henerson
After a 12-year journey, Tony Spiridakis’ family-inspired story hits the screen.
Blazing a New Trail
4/16/2024 • Dylan Callaghan
Journalist-turned-showrunner Amy Chozick writes without fear.
Making the List
3/21/2024 • Evan Henerson
Nearly 20 years since its founding, the Black List is a resource for writers.
Winds of Change
3/8/2024 • Louise Farr
Creator Graham Roland’s Dark Winds brings a fresh perspective to a Native American-themed mystery.
Escaping Hollywood's Quicksand
3/1/2024 • Lisa Rosen
William Lucas Walker discusses work, life, and work about his life.
A New Shade of Purple
2/23/2024 • Evan Henerson
WGAW Member Marcus Gardley revisits a classic.